Female Design Pioneers: 11 Home Brand Startups by Women to Familiarize Yourself With (and Support)
Celebrating Trailblazing Female Designers Redefining Home Decor
Happy International Women's Day! Today, we're not just shouting out women - we're shouting out the women who reimagined home. From design legends influencing the industry to fresh talents turning heads, here's our roundup of 11 female-led home brands shaking up the interiors game in 2025.
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11 Designers to Know
Gohar World
You might recognize Cairo-born sisters Laila and Nadia Gohar's brand from viral swan lemon squeezers and baguette-shaped candles. Founded in 2020, Gohar World is all about blending art and function with handmade, theatrical, and just a touch of the absurd. Soon enough, your dinner parties will be anything but dull.
Noteworthy Items: Swan Lemon Squeezer ($190), Bagette Candles ($105/set), Bread Baguette Bag ($160)
Maison Balzac
An unusual choice for a home brand, Maison Balzac hails from France. Founded by fashion industry veteran Elise Pioch Balzac, the brand combines French elegance with colorful, whimsical glassware that feels like art for your table. It's the perfect accessory for your next Instagram-worthy feast.
Must-Haves: Tulip Glass ($33), La Calade Candle Holder ($101)
Parachute
Bedding and bath staple Parachute has taken the home decor world by storm. Founded by Ariel Kaye in 2014, the brand offers high-quality linen sheets sourced from Portugal and soft Cloud Cotton that you'll want to live in. After just one sleep, you'll be hooked.
Bestsellers: Linen Sheets ($129), Cloud Cotton Towels ($59)
Kelly Wearstler
Multitalented designer Kelly Wearstler's eponymous brand is a powerhouse in home design, interiors, and fashion. With an extensive portfolio including residential and hotel projects, her line offers statement pieces that won't break the bank. Whether you opt for bespoke or ready-made goods, every piece is a conversation starter.
Key Items: Anthem Mirror ($1,300), Tumescent Vase ($148)
Material
Eunice Byun, founder and CEO of Material, is revolutionizing kitchen essentials. Her brand's philosophy is all about designing tools that are both effective and beautiful for people who love to cook. From precision-crafted knives to artful spoon rests, every product fits seamlessly into your kitchen.
Cook's Favorites: Parallel Rocker Knife ($99), Duo Spoon Rest ($65)
Ro'Table
Ro'Table, born from the generous hosting spirit of founder Roshan Adam-Holslag, is all about whimsy and enchantment. Her NYC-based tableware brand is great for home cooks striving to create unique dining experiences. With vibrant colors, rich patterns, and a touch of the exotic, every piece helps bring magic to your table.
Can't-Miss Items: Lemon Bird Cake Fork ($48)
Armadillo
Armadillo is set apart by its focus on artisanal craftsmanship and timeless, earthy aesthetics. Co-founders Jodie Fried and Sally Pottharst work with artisans around the world to create handmade rugs that tell their unique stories. The team's global outlook results in beautifully woven carpets that seamlessly weave spaces together.
Standout Rugs: Medina Rug ($5,300), Bellow Rug ($2,200)
Sophie Lou Jacobsen
Sophie Lou Jacobsen is known for bringing offbeat, opulent aesthetics to the design world. Her tableware, glassware, and pendant lights mix unexpected shapes with bold colors to create pieces that make even mundane meals feel special.
Top Picks: Tall Person Pendant ($3,250), Swirly Things Coupe ($60)
Reflections Copenhagen
Andrea Larsson, the founder of Reflections Copenhagen, pushes the boundaries of traditional crystal design with edgy, geometric pieces unlike anything you've ever seen. The brand's cool, runway-inspired decor captures the essence of modern home design with its industrial edge.
Popular Items: Verse Mirror ($450.80), Hexagon Tealight Candleholder ($670)
Our Place
In just a few short years, Our Place has gained cult status with its minimal, multipurpose essentials. Founded by Shiza Shahid, the brand reimagines traditional cookware with user-friendly designs that fit seamlessly in any kitchen. From the viral Always Pan to the Perfect Pot, Our Place is shaking up the home decor world by redefining luxury.
Must-Haves: Perfect Pot ($175), Always Pan ($140)
Natalia Criado
Natalia Criado is shaking up the home decor world with her sculptural, surrealist tableware pieces. Inspired by earth, fire, and mindfulness, every piece the Colombian designer creates offers a twist on traditional shapes and pieces. From her unique Artefacto cutlery to her elegant hand motifs, Criado is redefining home design with her innovative approach.
Must-Owns: Tortilla Serving Platter ($207), Fingers & Thumbs Flatware Set ($201)
The future of home design is undeniable female-led. Get ready to be inspired and redefine your living spaces with these 11 talented designers paving the way.
Celebrate these trailblazing female designers who are revolutionizing home decor on this International Women's Day. Gohar World, with their artful and theatrical pieces, are adding a touch of the absurd to your dinner parties. Maison Balzac combines French elegance with colorful, whimsical glassware that doubles as art for your table. Parachute offers high-quality linen sheets sourced from Portugal, while Kelly Wearstler's eponymous brand offers statement pieces that won't break the bank.
If you're a foodie, Material's precision-crafted kitchen essentials and Ro'Table's whimsical tableware are perfect for you. Armadillo's artisanal rugs woven by global artisans seamlessly blend spaces together, while Sophie Lou Jacobsen's opulent tableware makes even mundane meals feel special. Reflections Copenhagen pushes the boundaries of traditional crystal design with edgy, geometric pieces, and Our Place reimagines traditional cookware with Multi-purpose essentials that fit any kitchen. Lastly, Natalia Criado's sculptural surrealist tableware redefines home design with her innovative approach.
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